Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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